About us:

What is MLHS? Manitoba Living History Society is a group of men, women and children who share an enthusiasm for our rich heritage.Our members approach historiography with great enthusiasm. We have involved ourselves in the Selkirk Settlement period, mid-19th century, and a study of Scottish, Irish, First Nations, Métis, and Swiss soldier-settlers.Other time periods are a part of our research – early 1800’s Regency, 1867 Confederation and 1916-1919 Votes for Women and the Winnipeg General Strike.MLHS is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The organization was incorporated in 1995, but individual members have been active interpreters since the 1970s.

For its members, the MLHS offers: introductions and instructions to assist you through individual coaching and formal workshops comprehensive libraries of patterns and reference textnewsletter published periodically with events, research and tutorialhistoric clothing workshops with knowledgeable costumers utilizing patterns and original researchnumerous varied social opportunities throughout the yearopportunities to interpret special events wearing historic clothingenjoyment of the company of like-minded individualsMLHS members can expect invitations to:participate in historic events locally, nationally and internationallyjoin in time line historic style programs (1811 – 1916)attend the Lieutenant Governor's New Year’s Day Levee January 1stFACTS

How do I learn more about MLHS and how can I join your organization? Please contact us and we can get information to you mlhsinfo@gmail.com

Do I require historic clothing? Not initially, we will help you organize your heritage clothing.

One of our goals of MLHS is to be as true as possible to the time period we are interpreting.

We hold regular workshops which we refer to as "Baggage meetings". (Historically, women, wagons and equipment that followed the Army on the march, were referred to as the "Baggage Train")

At these meetings, members get together to work on research into skills for both men and women, and to work on new clothing projects, or just engage in the repartee that plays a major role in these meetings as we learn about a designated time period.

What is the cost of membership? Membership fees are $15.00 per year, for individuals and/or families.

Is attendance mandatory?MLHS is casually organized. We would like our members to attend as many events as possible.

Our meetings are held irregularly, and you will receive advance notice by email. We work on our projects, have great amounts of discussion on historical topics; workshops on practical historical skills; trading and selling of items of historic interest.

If you have any questions, or wish to attend an event to learn more about MLHS feel free to contact us! Manitoba living History Society mlhsinfo@gmail.com